READER SUBMITTED: Westminster School Serves As A Sponsor Of Iron Horse Half Marathon

With Hartford Marathon Foundation's Sarah Roberson, second from left, are five Westminster faculty members who are runners and members of the planning team. From left to right: Amanda Hollebone, Robertson, Mark de Kanter, Maureen Lamb, David Werner and Morgan Shipway.

With Hartford Marathon Foundation's Sarah Roberson, second from left, are five Westminster faculty members who are runners and members of the planning team. From left to right: Amanda Hollebone, Robertson, Mark de Kanter, Maureen Lamb, David Werner and Morgan Shipway.

Darlene Skeels, Westminster School

Westminster School has jumped into the race with its supporting sponsorship of this year's Iron Horse Half Marathon put on by the Hartford Marathon Foundation June 1 in Simsbury.

The Amica Iron Horse Half Marathon is a scenic two-loop course that begins and ends in the center of Simsbury. Runners enjoy the picturesque course along the Farmington River and the farmlands of Simsbury. Events include the half marathon, 10K and 5K races, and a FitKids fun run.

"This is truly a community-wide event for all ages in the heart of our hometown, and Westminster wants to be a part of it," said Ken Mason, director of marketing at Westminster and coordinator of the school's community sponsorships. "With so many avid runners among our faculty, staff, alumni and student body, this is a program we want to participate in and support."

Westminster alumni, students, parents, faculty and staff have been invited to take part in the races as individual runners and as members of the Westminster "team." The school will have a tent on site the day of the races and will hold events on campus for its runners. Additional information can be found at http://www.Westminster-School.org/Marathon.